Combining Philosophers

All the ideas for Hermarchus, Robert Grosseteste and Jeffrey H. Sicha

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5 ideas

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 3. Nature of Numbers / d. Natural numbers

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The essence of natural numbers must reflect all the functions they perform [Sicha]

6. Mathematics / A. Nature of Mathematics / 4. Using Numbers / c. Counting procedure

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To know how many, you need a numerical quantifier, as well as equinumerosity [Sicha]

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Counting puts an initial segment of a serial ordering 1-1 with some other entities [Sicha]

9. Objects / B. Unity of Objects / 2. Substance / b. Need for substance

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By comparing qualities and features, reason can gradually infer the nature of substance [Grosseteste]

25. Social Practice / F. Life Issues / 6. Animal Rights

6005	Animals are dangerous and nourishing, and can't form contracts of justice [Hermarchus, by Sedley]